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Raith Rovers issue fresh David Goodwillie apology as they reflect on 'awful period' in club's history

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Regretful Raith Rovers have issued a fresh apology over the signing of David Goodwillie, asking fans for their patience as they bid to restore their "family club" reputation.

And they admit the saga represents an "awful period in the club's history." The deadline day signing of Goodwillie from Clyde was met with a huge backlash as sponsor Val McDermid, whose name adorns a stand at Starks' Park, was among numerous prominent club figures to withdraw her support.

Criticism even reached First Minister Nicola Sturgeon who asked football clubs to consider their "responsibility" after Goodwillie, who was deemed a rapist by a civil court judge in 2017, was handed a two-and-a-half year deal.

Championship Raith initially doubled down citing "football reasons" behind the decision, although soon backed down with a grovelling apology.Get all the latest Sports news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our newsletter.We cover every morsel of information regarding your favourite club in the form of articles, videos and podcasts.The newsletter will arrive every day at 12pm, giving you a round up of the best stories we've covered that in the last 24 hours.To sign up, simply enter your email address into the link here.And if you aren't already, make sure you join the conversation over on our Facebook groups and Record Sport Instagram.That was followed by manager John McGlynn speaking out and expressing his regret, admitting he and the club misjudged the situation.And Raith have now issued a new apology as they look to rebuild their reputation after the damaging saga.A club statement reads: "The board of directors and CEO, having reflected further on what we have already acknowledged was a wrong decision around a

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